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Micronutrients trial to see if smokers give up easier
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 11:13 am | University of Canterbury
A substantial University of Canterbury smoking trial has begun to see if smokers are more likely to quit if they consume micronutrients. More >>
Canterbury signs contract to build structural earthquake lab
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 11:12 am | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has signed a contract with Dominion Construction to build a multi-million structural earthquake laboratory. More >>
Former K9 Natural CEO guest speaker at entré launch
Wednesday, 11 March 2015, 12:06 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury alumni and former chief executive of K9 Natural will be the guest speaker at University of Canterbury’s entré 2015 launch on campus tomorrow night (March 12). More >>
Canterbury student helping insurance company with health app
Wednesday, 11 March 2015, 12:05 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury business student has won a $5000 scholarship from a national life and health insurance company for designing an app to make people become responsible for their personal health. More >>
More support needed for teachers of sexuality education
Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 12:58 pm | University of Canterbury
Extensive professional development is urgently needed for teachers of sexuality education, University of Canterbury education experts say. More >>
Māori approaches to Māori health issues are required
Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 11:25 am | University of Canterbury
Māori approaches to Māori health issues are required, Canterbury researcher says March 10, 2015 Māori approaches to Māori health issues are required to improve the health of the Māori population which is a national priority, a University of ... More >>
Spin-out company moving to transform breast screening
Monday, 9 March 2015, 9:09 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury spin-out company Tiro Lifesciences is moving to transform breast cancer diagnosis and screening for all women. More >>
Arthur's Pass mountain named after Canterbury lecturer
Friday, 6 March 2015, 10:21 am | University of Canterbury
A prominent mountain in Arthur's Pass National Park has been named after Charles Foweraker, a lecturer in charge of the university’s first Forestry School at the University of Canterbury More >>
Asian disaster management to learn from Christchurch quakes
Friday, 6 March 2015, 10:16 am | University of Canterbury
A group of South East Asian disaster management specialists will be in New Zealand later this month taking part in training hosted by the University of Canterbury’s Centre for Risk Resilience and Renewal (UCR3). More >>
Law students help fight miscarriages of justice
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 12:15 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury law students are involved in a number of legal fights, the university’s Dean of Law, Associate Professor Chris Gallavin says. More >>
Are New Zealand women on equal job footing with men?
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 12:12 pm | University of Canterbury
Today many consider that women in New Zealand and in other industrialised countries are competing on equal footing with men on the job market. More >>
Carbon dioxide addition can improve quality of wastewater
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 11:25 am | University of Canterbury
A NIWA scientist undertaking doctoral biological research at the University of Canterbury has been exploring how carbon dioxide can improve the quality of wastewater. More >>
Teina Pora decision shows need for review
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 11:12 pm | University of Canterbury
The Privy Council’s upholding of the Teina Pora appeal is further evidence New Zealand needs a Criminal Cases Review Panel, Dean of the University of Canterbury’s School of Law, Associate Professor Chris Gallavin says. More >>
Research into students’ mental health in Karachi
Monday, 2 March 2015, 10:41 am | University of Canterbury
A PhD student at the University of Canterbury is investigating factors impacting on university students’ mental health in Karachi, Pakistan. More >>
Developing moral fibre, key findings of coaches’ survey
Sunday, 1 March 2015, 11:21 am | University of Canterbury
A university research project has explored the different visions among rugby coaches from South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and investigated how they foster players, succeed in coaching and develop values among their players. More >>
University of Canterbury students launch Two Weeks Without
Friday, 27 February 2015, 10:51 am | University of Canterbury
Two University of Canterbury students have created an amazing scheme - Two Weeks Without - to support charities. More >>
Quakes demonstrates people were caught by surprise
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 10:25 am | University of Canterbury
Christchurch earthquakes demonstrate that people generally do not take any notice of the likely occurrence of rare events, University of Canterbury natural hazards researcher Professor Tim Davies says. More >>
University of Canterbury not out of woods yet
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 4:54 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury is not out of the woods yet despite some encouraging financial progress and it remains on track for a return to surplus by 2019. More >>
Canterbury research investigating adolescent girls in sport
Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 11:29 am | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury doctoral sports student is investigating what factors make sport enjoyable enough for adolescent girls to keep them involved in sporting activity. More >>
History of revolutionary adult education movement revealed
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 12:26 pm | University of Canterbury
A book celebrating 100 years of the iconic Canterbury Workers’ Educational Association (CWEA) has been released by Canterbury University Press. More >>
